CVE-2015-8833

Name: CVE-2015-8833
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-12T01:59:27.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8833 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the create_smp_dialog function in gtk-dialog.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) pidgin-otr plugin before 4.0.2 for Pidgin allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the "Authenticate buddy" menu item.. EPSS estimates a 7.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the create_smp_dialog function in gtk-dialog.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) pidgin-otr plugin before 4.0.2 for Pidgin allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the "Authenticate buddy" menu item.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.03%

93.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cypherpunks	Pidgin-Otr	<= 4.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8833?

How severe is CVE-2015-8833?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8833 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8833?

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Source: NVD / NIST